essays
n. countablen. short pieces of writing on a specific subject. Students usually write them to share their ideas or show what they have learned.
n. short pieces of writing on a particular subject, typically prose and analytic or interpretive in nature. Often used as a primary method of assessment in academic settings.
I have to write three essays this week.
The professor asked the students to submit their essays on historical causes of the war by Friday afternoon.
While some students prefer multiple-choice exams, others excel at writing long-form essays that allow them to synthesize complex theories and present a coherent personal argument.
Commonly takes the preposition 'on' or 'about' to indicate the subject matter.
I wrote an essay of the book.I wrote an essay on the book.When describing the topic of an essay, use the preposition 'on' rather than 'of'.